Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

'Coming up this week....

• Saturday 24th - Google Digital Garage at Enterprise Desk 10pm info here
• Tuesday 27th - Redbridge Chamber breakfast - topic 'The Chinese Connection'.Info here

Next week

• Saturday 1st October - Sophia Hubs EGM to elect our new Board - 10.15 am(changed time!) - see link below
• Saturday 1st October - Entrepreneurs' club - a Sophia Hubs Special with Aidan Ward - 'Encouraging Community Trading, co-designing services between businesses and the community'. Please do come! Info here - please read and pass on
• Tues 4 Oct - Entrepreneurs club 6.30pm speaker to be advised
• Weds 5 Oct - Ilford Tech meet up for techie start-ups and businesses. info here
• Fri 7 Oct - Free, open source IT tools workshop. Enterprise Desk 1-3. Info here on this monthly workshop

Other information

• See the results of our Timebank focus groups and what's happening with the Timebank. Info here
• Timebank story of the week - Mario the electrician
• Our plan to create a directory of Redbridge social enterprises info here
• The City Business Library programme for Oct-December is here. future dates for your diary
• Start up Britain bus tour is coming to Ilford Thurs 13 Oct info here

Some of our Facebook and Twitter Likes this week:

• The ECHO Timebank impact report
• Social Enterprise Start up 'Weekly
• Proposals for major Ilford Town Centre improvements
• Could you be London Mayor's young entrepreneur 2017?
• How do you run a crowdfunding campaign?
• Design your own currency workshop at LSE 29 sept 2.30

Finally, thanks to Asari St Hill for being our entrepreneurs' club speaker this week

Have a great weekend!

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge / 07707 460309'

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Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

Entrepreneurs club for start-ups and new or small businesses

We had a fab session with Asari St Hill today. Click on this link to see the top marketing strategy in the world!

On Tuesday 12th July, 12.45 at St Johns the speaker will be Mo Obadina on e-newsletters for your business/group. Info here

We are looking for speakers for last two weeks of July - any offers? The topic is customers and sales. See here for dates.

Timebank

The next Timebank skills trading is Saturday 16th July 1-3 in Ilford libary. Get help or give help. Please support this cutting edge community event! Info here.

To join the Timebank sign up here or give us a call on Monday between 12.30 and 3.30 - 07707 460309

Voluntary and community groups and charities - business help

On Wednesday 13th July, as part of our Enterprising Redbridge project, a 2 hour hands-on session to work on the business model canvas for your group/organisation. Very, very practical. 5-7pm at Welcome Centre. Info here

On Tuesday 19th July there is help all day long - crowdfunding seminar (RCVS), coaching opportunity and a final business seminar in the evening. Info here

Other help and support

Thinking of starting a business? The best thing is to join the London Small Business Centre workshop at Enterprise Desk (Ilford) on Tuesday 19 July 10-1. Info here.

Businesses and start-ups are welcome to attend the Chamber networking breakfast at Valentines Mansion on Tues 26 July, Pre-booking essential this month. info here

Enterprise Desk on 2nd floor of Redbridge Central Library - an essential!You must sign up. One to one business advice. Info here

Guest blogs / news from start-ups / Ilford green pop up market /Harrison Gibson

• Nicola Barret, mobile beautician, writes about her recovery and getting her start-up on track
• Thandi Ejindu writes about her video start-up and why you need a video
• Janet Barret reminds you about the value of joining Streetlife for business promotion
• Ilford Transition Town/Sophia Hubs invites you to a ReStart party and green pop up market in Ilford tomorrow. Info here
• Harrison Gibson development may include a start-up business hub. info here

To keep in touch and to get more news/updates, Like our Facebook page now.

Have a great weekend

Best wishes,

Ros Southern, Coordinator 07707 460309

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Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

'Here's some stuff coming up in July that you really should take note of!

Our entrepreneur's club next week is on Friday 8th lunchtime with Asari St Hill a business coach - a sales masterclass. Read here for info and the booking link.

The next Hainault networking event is on Tuesday 5-7. To see info about a previous one click here.

Following week's entrepreneur's club is with Mo Obadina on e-newsletters for your business. Not got publicity yet but date is Tuesday 12 July 12.45 at St Johns Church.

For community groups, the Enterprising Redbridge project has a 2 hour hands-on session on developing your group using the business model canvas onWednesday 13 July 5-7pm. For a bit more info about the project click here. To book and register for on-line resources click here.

We had a fantastic Timebank trading floor in June and the next one is Saturday 16th July - info is here.

The next 3 hour workshop on starting a business - all you need to know - is at Enterprise Desk on 19 July 10-1. Info here

And other news...

Our volunteer blogger Janet Barrett shares two pieces of info:

• The value of joining Streetlife (easy to join online community info) for your business. Here's her blog
• The next London business show is in Olympia - info here. Excellent, wide ranging info. Best to book early

Here's some information from Redbridge Transition Town on the next green pop up market in Ilford - Saturday 9 July. We are working in partnership and working to develop green businesses and initiatives. Info here

And here's some previous blogs to remind you about:

• Thandi Ejindu is a start-up that can offer good rates on making a 5 minute promotional video. info here
• Seven Kings park is looking for someone to run a refreshments van. info here

I'm just off to Wanstead High School to meet the student's that have been studying social enterprise. Expecting a couple of blogs from them next week! :)

Have a good weekend - and maybe try out the Fairlop Fair?

Best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge
07707 460309'

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Jonathan Richman - I'm Just Beginning To Live.

Sophia Hub Seven Kings update

Ros Southern writes:

"Here's the links to information that will hopefully be of interest...

Enterprise club speaker this Tuesday 19th May at 12.30 is Mark Braniff, business mentor, therapist, artist. Info here

On Tuesday evening there is an excellent business networking event at Redbridge College or acrowdfunding workshop at GLA.(which I am attending)

There's potential for alternative therapists to run tasters and free or cheap stalls at Forest Farm Peace Garden world music day event. Click here for info.

Jenny has devised the first draft of the online Redbridge green business directory. Who is missing? Please take a look and let us know.

Michael St Hill of MSH Finishes needs local premises urgently - the business needs to move out of his bedroom. Can you help? Click here to see Michael in his own words.

The next fabulous Timebank skills swap is Saturday 6th June - do you want to offer a skill or get some help? Info here

Advance notice of the Timebank 'Redbridge health farm day' on Wednesday 17th June. More news next week but feel free to email sevenkingstimebank@sophiahubs.com if you are interested in a 'daycation' with yoga, relaxation, pampering, nature...

Thanks to Sat Kumar of Hansons Estates for being our informative speaker last week - info here.

And finally don't forget to take a look at the Redbridge CVS list of current funding opportunities.

Best wishes,

Ros Southern, Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Seven Kings

M: 07707 460309 T: 0208 590 2568
ros.southern@sophiahubs.com
T: @sophiahubs7k FB: Sophia Hubs Seven Kings blog: https://sophiahubs7k.wordpress.com/
c/o St Johns Church, St Johns Road, Seven Kings, IG2 7BB"

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